Thread: Security Question . . .

Hey All,

I'd like to know what type of encryption the "crypt" AUTHTYPE provides.

Thanks for any help.

Peter

man crypt

- I believe...

Regards,

Aasmund.
On Thu, 20 Dec 2001 11:11:31 -0500, "Peter E. Chen" <pchen3@jhmi.edu> wrote:
> Hey All,
>
> I'd like to know what type of encryption the "crypt" AUTHTYPE provides.
>
> Thanks for any help.
>
> Peter
>
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On Thu, Dec 20, 2001 at 11:11:31AM -0500,
  "Peter E. Chen" <pchen3@jhmi.edu> wrote:
> Hey All,
>
> I'd like to know what type of encryption the "crypt" AUTHTYPE provides.

It isn't really encryption; it's a one way hash.